Fear X has the reputation of being a complete bomb, and considered Refn's worst effort. I guess there's some merit to that considering that less than 700 people of Letterboxd have watched it. Regardless, I don't think it's anywhere near as bad as it's regarded to be.

Fear X is not for mainstream audience, but none of Refn's work is. I've seen all of his films except Bleeder (cause I can't find it), and the last two installments of the Pusher trilogy. Overall, I think Fear X is the most accessible of the bunch. A slow mystery staring John Turturro that has shades of Lynchian and a touch of the Coen's work, although that might just be because of Turturro's…

Not only a critical failure for Refn, both by critics and fans, but a financial failure so bad that it shut down Refn's film company right afterwards. Fear X is a tense, gripping thriller that is a mix of Shyamalan and Lynch. This also gives us hints as to what Refn would become after the Pusher trilogy ended. I loved John Turturro in this, he was able to portray such a relatable and likable character. I rooted for his character throughout the film. The sound design is operatic and visuals outstanding. While some dialogue was a bit eh the film really is a feast for the eyes. When you get a chance I strongly recommend watching this. Definitely Refn's most underrated film.

Fear X toys with many ideas; the most prominent being metaphysical mystery, vigilante personas and the dangers of isolation, but it falls apart as Nicholas Winding Refn never successfully ties the three together. The narrative follows John Turturro as he internally implodes following the murder of his wife, observing him in his suburban Wisconsin (represent) habitat. Turturro is really stripped of all his usual actorly talents, but still feels at home in Refn's discordant tone, embodying the weird ambiance of the film in general. In a way, this is Refn's attempt to marry the thriller genre to his style of arthouse, constantly toying with each to make something new entirely. He made a puzzle, an intricately woven gestures, details, mannerisms,…

"How were we going to end this, without giving anything away, without making it too obvious, because the minute the audience's mind begins to work, you're on very dangerous ground. Because if you tell them too much, they're disappointed and if you don't give them any clues, they get confused. So it's that fine line of giving the audience as they walk out, okay, I believe it's this or I believe it's that. We never gave more in the script."

Not only a critical failure for Refn, both by critics and fans, but a financial failure so bad that it shut down Refn's film company right afterwards. Fear X is a tense, gripping thriller that is a mix of Shyamalan and Lynch. This also gives us hints as to what Refn would become after the Pusher trilogy ended. I loved John Turturro in this, he was able to portray such a relatable and likable character. I rooted for his character throughout the film. The sound design is operatic and visuals outstanding. While some dialogue was a bit eh the film really is a feast for the eyes. When you get a chance I strongly recommend watching this. Definitely Refn's most underrated film.

Fear X toys with many ideas; the most prominent being metaphysical mystery, vigilante personas and the dangers of isolation, but it falls apart as Nicholas Winding Refn never successfully ties the three together. The narrative follows John Turturro as he internally implodes following the murder of his wife, observing him in his suburban Wisconsin (represent) habitat. Turturro is really stripped of all his usual actorly talents, but still feels at home in Refn's discordant tone, embodying the weird ambiance of the film in general. In a way, this is Refn's attempt to marry the thriller genre to his style of arthouse, constantly toying with each to make something new entirely. He made a puzzle, an intricately woven gestures, details, mannerisms,…